CPF-DD is an inhibitor of infection by human immunodeficiency virus and other enveloped viruses in vitro

  • John P. Moore
  • , Guy Simpson
  • , Jane A. Mckeating
  • , Steven J. Burakoff
  • , Stuart L. Schreiber
  • , Robin A. Weiss

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Abstract

The initial step in the infection cycle of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) involves binding of its surface glycoprotein gpl20 to the T lymphocyte CD4 antigen. CPF-DD is a low molecular weight inhibitor of HIV infectivity that inhibits gpl 20 binding to CD4 in vitro (Finberg et al, Science 249, 287-291, 1990). We find, however, that the actions of CPF-DD are not limited to its ability to interfere with gpl20-CD4 binding; its predominant action is to remove the viral envelope from the underlying core. Subsequently the virions disintegrate. Most enveloped viruses tested were inhibited by CPF-DD, but the infectivity of noneveloped viruses was unaffected or only slightly reduced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)537-544
Number of pages8
JournalVirology
Volume188
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1992
Externally publishedYes

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